This award recognizes female beach athletes from JVA member clubs as the top junior beach athletes in their division
As an organization committed to the growth and development of junior beach volleyball, we value the commitment and achievement of our JVA players and clubs. This award recognizes female beach athletes from JVA member clubs as the top junior beach athletes in their division. Volleyball athletes on the JVA Beach Watch List will be considered for the JVA Best in Beach Award, honoring the nation’s top female JVA beach volleyball players for outstanding achievement during the competitive beach season.
Eligibility
Players eligible for selection are in graduating classes 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029. Each JVA member club can nominate up to six female players per age division. The nomination must be submitted by a JVA Club Director member.
Nomination Period
May 1 – May 20, 2026
Selection Process
All eligible players nominated for the Beach Watch List will be selected.

RECOGNITION
The JVA Beach Watch List will be released on May 27. The JVA Best in Beach athletes will be selected and announced in early July, and then honored during the BVCA National Championships in Hermosa Beach, CA with a gift and award from JVA.
JVA BEACH WATCH LIST
Congratulations to the JVA Beach Watch List award recipients! All awardees are now eligible to be chosen for the JVA Best in Beach Award.
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